Smyrna News

Rutherford County Schools Announce Closure Due to Extreme Cold, City Schools open 2-hours late!

Jan 21, 2025 at 06:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS are closed Wednesday (1/22/2025). Murfreesboro City Schools opening 2-hours late! RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In an unusual move driven by an arctic bla.... Read More

Stolen Plates and Paraphernalia led Lebanon Police to Arrest Murfreesboro Duo in Smyrna Case

Jan 21, 2025 at 06:22 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - In Lebanon, Tennessee, a high-tech tool known as “SafeNet” proved its worth this week when it alerted local law enforcement to a stolen license.... Read More

Accused Smyrna Shoplifter in Bright Red Puffy Coat and Trucker Headset

Jan 20, 2025 at 09:15 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In what can only be characterized as a bold shoplifting incident, the Smyrna Police Department has issued a call for assistance in identifying an individual captu.... Read More

Small Changes for a Healthier Future: Insights from Sunshine Nutrition

Jan 20, 2025 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – We are nearing the second month of a New Year and it’s not too late to start establishing a new way of eating and taking care of yourself!.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna Achieves Top 5% Ranking

Jan 17, 2025 at 04:05 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has announced that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey..... Read More

Smyrna Woman Struck and Killed After Car Breakdown on Murfreesboro Pike

Jan 16, 2025 at 04:33 am by WGNS News

A Smyrna woman whose car broke down, died on Tuesday night after being hit by an oncoming vehicle shortly after she got out of her car and began walking. Koriona Harding, iden.... Read More

Snowball Fights: Enjoy the Fun, But Beware of the Risks

Jan 16, 2025 at 12:28 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Snowball throwing may have been temporarily halted due to the lack of ongoing snow, but that doesn’t mean the white stuff won’t return. Loc.... Read More
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Arrest Made in Ocala Road Structure Fire: Reckless Burning Charges Filed

Jan 15, 2025 at 02:24 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office (RCFMO) Investigators have charged Tiffany Johnson, 26, of Gallatin, with reckless burning in connect.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Addresses Rutherford County's Population Surge: Rutherford County Surpasses Hamilton County

Jan 13, 2025 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is addressing the opportunities and challenges associated with the county’s projected population of 388,909, now.... Read More

Kickstart Your Health: New Year Tips from Sunshine Nutrition Center

Jan 13, 2025 at 05:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - WGNS talks to Kim Hilsman Dunaway from Sunshine Nutrition Center about the importance of getting healthy in the New Year. It doesn’t have to be j.... Read More

Mike Sparks Honors Several Local Leaders

Jan 11, 2025 at 10:49 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, honored several local leaders over the weekend for their contributions to Rutherford County and the state of Tennessee..... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Students Prepare for Presidential Inaugural Parade: Funding Needed!

Jan 10, 2025 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Fundraising efforts continue as over 150 students from the Stewarts Creek High School Band prepare to perform at the 60th Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washing.... Read More

Local County Commissioner Confirms the $26-Billion Opioid Lawsuit Continues Paving the Way for Local Funding Initiatives in Rutherford County

Jan 09, 2025 at 08:16 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — In 2022, Rutherford County had 130 fatal drug overdoses, which was a 37% increase since 2019. To tackle this issue, several county lea.... Read More

House Fire Claims Two Lives in Rutherford County

Jan 09, 2025 at 05:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — The Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office (RCFMO) is investigating a house fire that claimed the lives of two individuals early this morn.... Read More

Double Whammy: Increased Fire Risks Amid Freezing Temps and Flammable Furniture

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:41 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — With temperatures remaining extremely low, the Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Department is reporting an increase in fire call.... Read More

Smyrna Closes Town Offices Friday Due to Winter Storm

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:09 pm by WGNS

Due to the inclement weather forecast, all town offices including Smyrna Town Hall, Smyrna Courts, Smyrna Golf Course, Smyrna Event Center and the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Cen.... Read More

Beware: Scammers Think You’ll Pay Bond at Bitcoin Kiosks

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – In case you were wondering, U.S. District Courts are definitely not in the business of asking people to pay bond payments at Bitcoin kiosks. Shoc.... Read More

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Winter Weather Closure

Jan 08, 2025 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Due to the anticipated winter weather, all VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System outpatient clinics and administrative offices will be closed Jan. 10 &.... Read More

Building the Future: School Director Jimmy Sullivan Discusses New High School Plans and More in Rutherford County

Jan 08, 2025 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the Rutherford County School System negotiates land purchases for constructing a new high school, the costs associated with building.... Read More

Go Fund Me account set-up to help family of 20-year old killed the day after Christmas

Jan 07, 2025 at 02:10 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - It was the day after Christmas (12/26/2024) when a fatal auto crash on I-840 at W. Jefferson Pike took the life of 20-year-old Keson Robinson. This was a mo.... Read More